Police seeking 22 men after violence at Crystal Palace v Charlton football match

Appeal: 12 of the men police want to trace
Metropolitan Police
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Police have appealed for help identifying 22 people after violence flared following Crystal Palace’s Capital One cup match against Charlton Athletic in September.

Thirteen men have already been arrested in connection with the disorder, which saw bottles thrown and flares set off around children and families.

Scuffles also broke out between rival fans travelling home from Norwood Junction following the September 23 match, which the Eagles won 4-1.

Some fans blamed bad policing for the violence, with supporters of the two clubs being ushered into the same areas.

Disorder: These 10 men may have information about the violence that flared between rival fans in September Metropolitan Police
Metropolitan Police

Palace fan Matthew Packham said police mistakenly ushered him into a crowd of Charlton supporters as he left the stadium.

He told the Standard: “The police knew I was a Palace fan and on the way to the ground they put me straight into a huge mob of Charlton fans. It wasn’t nice.

“Afterwards, they couldn’t control anything. Fireworks were going off around the children.”

But a Met spokesman said “extensive planning” had been undertaken to ensure supporters were able to travel home safely.

Anyone who recognises any of the faces is asked to call the Operation Veery investigation team on 020 8649 0216 or phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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